Axle Systems Engineer II: Mechanical Design for Trucks

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop axles for medium and heavy‑duty trucks and buses. You will work on components and systems, collaborate with teams in Detroit, Stuttgart, and Portland, and help release designs to production.

You will perform DFMEA/DVP, tolerance calculations, simulations, prototype assembly, testing, and detailed documentation, while managing suppliers and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field with 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience identifying and solving root causes of complex problems.
• Background in mechanical hardware development and axle/transmission systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop axles for medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses at component and system level.
• Collaborate globally with Detroit, Stuttgart and Portland colleagues on hardware development.
• Release axle components to production and manage suppliers.
• Create project plans, timelines, and assist management with budgets.
• Perform DFMEA/DVP, tolerance calculations, simulations, testing and documentation.
• Resolve plant issues, field problems and customer requests promptly.

Skills

Hardware development

Propulsion systems

DFMEA/DVP

Tolerance calculations

Simulations

Prototype assembly

Testing documentation

Root cause analysis

CAD systems

Project planning

Database tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

CAD Systems

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop axles for medium and heavy‑duty trucks and buses. You will work on components and systems, collaborate with teams in Detroit, Stuttgart, and Portland, and help release designs to production.

You will perform DFMEA/DVP, tolerance calculations, simulations, prototype assembly, testing, and detailed documentation, while managing suppliers and projects.